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Solved - NEH 5208: Viper by Peter Nelson - 1974
« on: November 03, 2017, 10:14:01 AM »
What's this, built by whom, when and powered by what - for 1 point?:

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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2017, 03:38:14 PM »
That rear wing and wheelarch says Imp to me.
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2017, 06:59:42 PM »
Quote from: Skut on November 03, 2017, 03:38:14 PM
That rear wing and wheelarch says Imp to me.

It hadn't struck me before but I see the similarity now.
It is Imp-based, yes!
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2017, 07:15:49 PM »
Was it made in Britain or elsewhere?
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2017, 04:34:49 AM »
Quote from: Skut on November 04, 2017, 07:15:49 PM
Was it made in Britain or elsewhere?

Not in the UK.
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2017, 06:18:50 AM »
Is it from the Antipodes.
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2017, 07:35:17 AM »
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2017, 10:30:58 AM »
Thought it looked a bit sunny for the UK  ;D.  It is called a Lasos and was created by Australian gent by the name of Peter Nelson. The blog I found it on suggests the pics were taken in 1975. Not sure if the cars earlier than that.
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2017, 02:34:09 PM »
You've found the builder but I don't recognise that name at all..
I have a different name which I think is much more likely to be correct.

Here's a front view to help you on your way and the puzzle is locked for you to come up with its right name.
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2017, 03:49:04 PM »
A bit more digging has come up with the name Viper.  Fascinating little car.
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Re: NEH 5208
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2017, 05:57:42 PM »
Quote from: Skut on November 05, 2017, 03:49:04 PM
A bit more digging has come up with the name Viper.  Fascinating little car.

Yes indeed, the Viper made in 1974.  I believe it was the only one made.
I was pleased to find this as a puzzle as it has remained hidden all these years without being puzzled so I thought it would take quite some finding.   Shows what I know!
Well done.

Another picture along with un-modified puzzle photo:

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